The Inner Elite: Dossiers of Papal Candidates - Hardcover

Maceoin, Gary

9780836231052: The Inner Elite: Dossiers of Papal Candidates

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0836231058 ISBN 13: 9780836231052

Publisher: Sheed Andrews and McMeel, 1978

Within these pages is the biography of the next pope! In a distinctly practical American approach, this unprecedented volume of dossiers gives 400 million Roman Catholics, as well as the world powers, a penetrating look at the men and machinations that would guide the modern church in choosing a successor to Pope Paul VI. Since his eightieth birthday last September, Pope Paul's ailing health and heavy burden have triggered a mass of speculation as to who could possibly succeed the world leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Here is a rare and historic volume, based on personal interviews with church leaders and in-depth research, that gives us the very first insight and analysis of current cardinals who are certain candidates for the papacy if Pope Paul dies or resigns. First-hand descriptions of the type of man the church would need are combined with exacting vitae of leading candidates for the job. Replete with photographs, this book also details the procedure of the cardinals whose job it would be to elect a new pope. This important guide is certain to provide an insightful, as well as penetrating, look at the elite men who participate in the most private of elections.

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